Paramount to the Filipino Christmas season, the parol star lantern is a symbol of love, pride, and spirit of the season. The word “parol” derives from the Spanish word, “farol,” meaning lantern or ...

To Filipino-American children, the colorful star lanterns, or parols, hanging from the roofs of houses during the Christmas season may only identify the other Filipino families in the neighborhood.

Over 150 Jesse Bethel High School students did their best to share faith and hope with the Filipino “Haulan” Club at the annual Parol Festival and Competition on Thursday. The festival showcased ...

The annual celebration brought together barangays, schools, and community groups for the well-loved Inter-Barangay ...

The 2nd annual Eagle Rock Parol Festival on Saturday, Dec. 9 honored a beloved, colorful Filipino tradition during the holidays. The free festival, held at the Eagle Rock Plaza in Los Angeles, was ...

The 20th Parol Stroll. Photo taken by Annika Hom, December 2022. Sign up below to get Mission Local’s free newsletter, a daily digest of news you won’t find elsewhere. The procession held the ...

There is no greater symbol of the Filipino Christmas spirit than the parol. Derived from the Spanish word farol, the lantern in the shape of a five- pointed star representing the Star of Bethlehem is ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It may only be October, but the Christmas season is already underway at the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu. Community leaders gathered Thursday night for a festive ...